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We wanted an easy casual dinner for Friday evening and this restaurant fit the bill. I heard that it was a bit of a tourist trap but I wanted to go somewhere that had duck confit because that is my husband's favorite dish and that was surprisingly more difficult to find in Paris than I expected. We made a 7:15 reservation knowing that it would be on the early side for Paris but were fine being seated in a mostly empty restaurant. The service was quick and the food was good. The wine/cocktail selection left a little to be desired but over all this ended up being exactly what we were looking for, a quick and satisfying dinner spot.
This restaurant was recommended by the concierge at our hotel. Our family of four visited this location last week during spring break travel. Compared to some of the other meals that we had unfortunately this location missed the Mark. The menu items were fairly limited with no real good options for the kids. Additionally, the interior of the space is pretty small so we sat on the outdoor patio, which typically would be fun, but it just happened that there were a huge number of trash trucks going back-and-forth and servicing the trash cans. I realize the restaurant had nothing to do with this, but it was pretty gross to have trash being serviced next to
Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Portion to Price: 4/5 Overall: A very good experience. I'd come back The extended review... Food: Cassoulet - 4/5 - This was phenomenal. Portion size was amazing and I didn't walk out hungry. A very tasty dish and full of protein. Roasted Lamb - 3/5 - Pretty standard fare. Service: 4/5 - Friendly service. Ambiance: 4/5 - It's a bit tight but overall a nice experience. Portion to Price: 4/5 - Decent portion sizes and enough to leave your belly full.
Cute little restaurant! I'm glad we stopped here. I got the escargot. There were some rocks in two of them... it really surprised me as I bit into the snail. The steak tartare was the best out of the two we tried in two different restaurants. It had a good mouth feel. The waiter was nice as well, patiently explaining the specials of the day that were written in French. They also brought out bread and saucisson. The bread was perfect to dip into the butter from the escargot.
We had a wonderful experience for dinner at La Fontaine. NOTE: reservations are necessary! We did not have a reservation and arrived the minute they opened hoping to get in - we did not get a table inside the restaurant as they were 100% booked but were able to get a table on the heated patio. When we checked for reservations, there weren't any available for about a month out. The food selection we had was fantastic, and we enjoyed their house wine. Our waiter on the patio was friendly, made great recommendations, and was very attentive. We enjoyed an appetizer off the specials - a gnocchi and scallops dish - that was delicious. The steak frites were good but nothing beyond typical frites, however the chicken special we tried was fantastic and flavorful.
Ate here back in '97! Had a steak with Roquefort cheese on top & it was heavenly. Glad to see it's still thriving.
We were here 33 years ago. Just stumbled into the place. This time we intentionally came here to relive old memories. So nice to find the same place same ambiance. Nothing had changed. Our server was excellent. Helped us with the menu. Spoke English in that delightful French accent. The food was amazing as we remembered it. Ordered the duck again. So tasty. Very glad we came back.
If you are planning on touring around the Eiffel Tower and are looking for authentic French cuisine, look no further... The inside is very inviting and is marvelously decorated. The menu is delightfully elegant with many different French dishes. The restaurant offers daily specials as well . For appetizers I tried the Country ham prosciutto platter , the prosciutto is sliced with a very specific meat slicer that is located on the lower level of the restaurant. The slices were razor thin. I also tried Wild Snails of Burgundy. Simply amazing! For a main course I recommend the Grand Cassoluet special . A meaty stew of poultry, sausage, pork, and beans. The presentation was incredible. It was so tasty, filling and delicious. This dish was my favorite meal of my trip to France. Dessert I recommend is the Millefeuille - hazelnut, praline and whipped cream served in an ice cream type dish. Heaven just Heaven!! The service here was impressive. Our waiter could not have been more You MUST make a reservation.
This one of the recommendations we found in You Tube that is relatively near the Eiffel Tower (10 mins walk). They have inside and outside seating. In Paris, outside seating is the better option. Staff were friendly and spoke English that made things easy. We started with a dozen escargot. You can order 6 if you want. They were very fresh and already removed from the shell. Very delicious. We dipped the bread on the pesto and oil after. It was that good! We ordered spinach as a side as we wanted some vegetables after eating a lot of food. Paris don't seem to have many vegetable options aside from salad. I ordered the Duck Confit as this is one of their specialties. Outside was crispy and inside was juicy. It comes with baby potatoes and side of greens. I was not sure what to expect. It was well seasoned and delicious. I would order it again. We ended our meal with some ice cream and sorbet combination to cleanse our palate. Perfect way to end our meal. Highly recommend trying them out! We will visit again next time and try their other dishes.
Highly recommend reservations, beautiful cozy ambiance! Every dish amazing and delicious, a must try when in Paris! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful not only with navigating the menu, but when we left our apartment keys they went out of there way to find them and hold them safetly upon our return!
The host accommodated us by phone for same day during peak hour and was so nice to do so since they are packed all hours even to the last hour. We are grateful for that. The French food here is amazing! They provide complementary bread, gherkins & even cured meat! Pate is a must here! It's so well made. Potato gratin was delicious. Beef tartare was the special of the day and was on point. Duck confit was solid. Service was fantastic. Their toilet area is very antique and I adore the pour of the hand soap dispenser. When we return to Paris, I'll most definitely return to this lovely gem!
Top of my Paris Bucket List and 2nd dinner of the trip. It did not disappoint. It's in the Champ de Mars area near the Eiffel Tower and is the quintessential French restaurant. The restaurant feels classic French with red and white table cloths and servers neatly dressed in suits and well-tailored uniforms. The service is very friendly and helpful with both French and English menus and servers. The food comes out relatively quick, but they give you a lot of time to enjoy the meal and socialize. We ordered both a classic Coq Au Vin and the daily special cassoulet with white beans and 3 sausages. One of my favorite meals for both the ambiance and delicious food.
We finally found the French restaurant that we were looking for. The setting and ambiance were excellent. We had a great outdoor table. The waitstaff were extremely friendly and helpful, without a whiff of attitude. We were started off with bread, salami and butter. The carafes of house wine were great. The waitstaff made excellent recommendations. For appetizers, we ordered burrata, stewed leeks (different, but good) and excellent pate, served with a big crock of cornichons on the side. Our friend got the last order of excellent coq au vin. My wife had chicken with morel sauce, which is her favorite main dish in Paris to date. My buddy had sea bass, which he loved. I had excellent duck confit. We finished our meal with express baba au rhum and awesome crime brûlée. This is an awesome place to spend an evening enjoying great French food and hospitality. Our concierge gave us two thumbs up for dining here. Highly recommended.
6 days ago
We've eaten here a few times over the years and while it may be a restaurant frequented by a lot of tourist (yes, Obama ate here), the food was solid. I am normally not a chicken person but had the best seared chicken here - I was craving this and the strawberry with meringues and pistachio sabayon (think trifle!). Terrine of foie gras was excellent. It was such a solidly great meal. I felt that given how touristy this place can be, the service may be less than great but we didn't have that experience. Must make reservations because we could not get into this on our final night in Paris - surprisingly, we got into Le Tout-Paris at Cheval Blanc which was excellent at 1-Michelin Stars. read more
5 months ago
Honestly a bit of a tourist trap, but the classic decor and delicious food made up for it. Every customer I saw (and heard) was speaking English, so it was clear that the restaurant was catering to tourists. This restaurant is like a block away from the Eiffel Tower, so the location makes sense as to why everything was so expensive as well. I got 6 escargot, steak frites, a Lillet, a glass of red wine, and chocolate mousse and spent 100 euros. Everything was amazing, the steak was cooked perfectly, the escargot were flavorful, the mousse was light and airy, and the wine selection was fantastic. The waiter spoke english which was very helpful. In general, I maybe would not return because of the price, but it was a great experience for what it was. read more
We wanted an easy casual dinner for Friday evening and this restaurant fit the bill. I heard that it was a bit of a tourist trap but I wanted to go somewhere that had duck confit because that is my husband's favorite dish and that was surprisingly more difficult to find in Paris than I expected. We made a 7:15 reservation knowing that it would be on the early side for Paris but were fine being seated in a mostly empty restaurant. The service was quick and the food was good. The wine/cocktail selection left a little to be desired but over all this ended up being exactly what we were looking for, a quick and satisfying dinner spot. read more
This restaurant was recommended by the concierge at our hotel. Our family of four visited this location last week during spring break travel. Compared to some of the other meals that we had unfortunately this location missed the Mark. The menu items were fairly limited with no real good options for the kids. Additionally, the interior of the space is pretty small so we sat on the outdoor patio, which typically would be fun, but it just happened that there were a huge number of trash trucks going back-and-forth and servicing the trash cans. I realize the restaurant had nothing to do with this, but it was pretty gross to have trash being serviced next to read more
11 months ago
Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Portion to Price: 4/5 Overall: A very good experience. I'd come back The extended review... Food: Cassoulet - 4/5 - This was phenomenal. Portion size was amazing and I didn't walk out hungry. A very tasty dish and full of protein. Roasted Lamb - 3/5 - Pretty standard fare. Service: 4/5 - Friendly service. Ambiance: 4/5 - It's a bit tight but overall a nice experience. Portion to Price: 4/5 - Decent portion sizes and enough to leave your belly full. read more
Cute little restaurant! I'm glad we stopped here. I got the escargot. There were some rocks in two of them... it really surprised me as I bit into the snail. The steak tartare was the best out of the two we tried in two different restaurants. It had a good mouth feel. The waiter was nice as well, patiently explaining the specials of the day that were written in French. They also brought out bread and saucisson. The bread was perfect to dip into the butter from the escargot. read more
We had a wonderful experience for dinner at La Fontaine. NOTE: reservations are necessary! We did not have a reservation and arrived the minute they opened hoping to get in - we did not get a table inside the restaurant as they were 100% booked but were able to get a table on the heated patio. When we checked for reservations, there weren't any available for about a month out. The food selection we had was fantastic, and we enjoyed their house wine. Our waiter on the patio was friendly, made great recommendations, and was very attentive. We enjoyed an appetizer off the specials - a gnocchi and scallops dish - that was delicious. The steak frites were good but nothing beyond typical frites, however the chicken special we tried was fantastic and flavorful. read more
3 months ago
6 months ago
Ate here back in '97! Had a steak with Roquefort cheese on top & it was heavenly. Glad to see it's still thriving. read more
4 months ago
2 months ago
We were here 33 years ago. Just stumbled into the place. This time we intentionally came here to relive old memories. So nice to find the same place same ambiance. Nothing had changed. Our server was excellent. Helped us with the menu. Spoke English in that delightful French accent. The food was amazing as we remembered it. Ordered the duck again. So tasty. Very glad we came back. read more
If you are planning on touring around the Eiffel Tower and are looking for authentic French cuisine, look no further... The inside is very inviting and is marvelously decorated. The menu is delightfully elegant with many different French dishes. The restaurant offers daily specials as well . For appetizers I tried the Country ham prosciutto platter , the prosciutto is sliced with a very specific meat slicer that is located on the lower level of the restaurant. The slices were razor thin. I also tried Wild Snails of Burgundy. Simply amazing! For a main course I recommend the Grand Cassoluet special . A meaty stew of poultry, sausage, pork, and beans. The presentation was incredible. It was so tasty, filling and delicious. This dish was my favorite meal of my trip to France. Dessert I recommend is the Millefeuille - hazelnut, praline and whipped cream served in an ice cream type dish. Heaven just Heaven!! The service here was impressive. Our waiter could not have been more You MUST make a reservation. read more
2 years ago
This one of the recommendations we found in You Tube that is relatively near the Eiffel Tower (10 mins walk). They have inside and outside seating. In Paris, outside seating is the better option. Staff were friendly and spoke English that made things easy. We started with a dozen escargot. You can order 6 if you want. They were very fresh and already removed from the shell. Very delicious. We dipped the bread on the pesto and oil after. It was that good! We ordered spinach as a side as we wanted some vegetables after eating a lot of food. Paris don't seem to have many vegetable options aside from salad. I ordered the Duck Confit as this is one of their specialties. Outside was crispy and inside was juicy. It comes with baby potatoes and side of greens. I was not sure what to expect. It was well seasoned and delicious. I would order it again. We ended our meal with some ice cream and sorbet combination to cleanse our palate. Perfect way to end our meal. Highly recommend trying them out! We will visit again next time and try their other dishes. read more
Highly recommend reservations, beautiful cozy ambiance! Every dish amazing and delicious, a must try when in Paris! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful not only with navigating the menu, but when we left our apartment keys they went out of there way to find them and hold them safetly upon our return! read more
3 years ago
The host accommodated us by phone for same day during peak hour and was so nice to do so since they are packed all hours even to the last hour. We are grateful for that. The French food here is amazing! They provide complementary bread, gherkins & even cured meat! Pate is a must here! It's so well made. Potato gratin was delicious. Beef tartare was the special of the day and was on point. Duck confit was solid. Service was fantastic. Their toilet area is very antique and I adore the pour of the hand soap dispenser. When we return to Paris, I'll most definitely return to this lovely gem! read more
3 years ago
Top of my Paris Bucket List and 2nd dinner of the trip. It did not disappoint. It's in the Champ de Mars area near the Eiffel Tower and is the quintessential French restaurant. The restaurant feels classic French with red and white table cloths and servers neatly dressed in suits and well-tailored uniforms. The service is very friendly and helpful with both French and English menus and servers. The food comes out relatively quick, but they give you a lot of time to enjoy the meal and socialize. We ordered both a classic Coq Au Vin and the daily special cassoulet with white beans and 3 sausages. One of my favorite meals for both the ambiance and delicious food. read more
We finally found the French restaurant that we were looking for. The setting and ambiance were excellent. We had a great outdoor table. The waitstaff were extremely friendly and helpful, without a whiff of attitude. We were started off with bread, salami and butter. The carafes of house wine were great. The waitstaff made excellent recommendations. For appetizers, we ordered burrata, stewed leeks (different, but good) and excellent pate, served with a big crock of cornichons on the side. Our friend got the last order of excellent coq au vin. My wife had chicken with morel sauce, which is her favorite main dish in Paris to date. My buddy had sea bass, which he loved. I had excellent duck confit. We finished our meal with express baba au rhum and awesome crime brûlée. This is an awesome place to spend an evening enjoying great French food and hospitality. Our concierge gave us two thumbs up for dining here. Highly recommended. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
We completely lucked out because this place fills up fast and it's very hard to get a table without a reservation. We arrived right before they opened and they were kind enough to greet us and squeeze us in right when they opened. After reading all the reviews we felt like we had just won the jackpot! All the food was spectacular! Everything was honestly so delicious. Escargot: what I liked about these is they were already pulled out of the shells. I'm still squeamish about eating snails but my dining partner is a huge fan and said they were delicious. Because they weren't in the shell , I managed to build myself up enough to take a small sliver of one - but the texture still did me in. I did, however, dip my bread in the delicious butter sauce. Yum! Maybe next time I'll be brave enough to pop a whole snail into my mouth and chew it - but for now, baby steps! Goat cheese & endive salad: so delicious! The flavors all complimented each-other so well. Chicken with mushrooms: superb! Sea bass with Kalamata olives: cooked to perfection and so flavorful! Dessert: spectacular ! I had to order the creme brûlée because its one of my favorite deserts. Well it did not disappoint! We also ordered an incredible unique dessert called "Floating Island" or Isle Flottante with Creme Anglaise. We had no idea what to expect but our server recommended it. And wow it won dish of the night for us! The texture was unexpected yet incredible and it sort of melted in our mouths. Such a wonderful dining experience. We are so grateful the staff were gracious enough to let us dine in. This was our favorite meal in Paris and I highly recommend putting it on your list of restaurants to visit. Pro tip: it's close to the Eiffel Tower and would make a great dinner spot when you visit the must-see landmark. read more
1 year ago
service was fantastic. our waiter was polite, accommodating and funny. food was overall pretty good. our only complaint was some of the portion sizes seemed small. the drinks were fantastic. ambiance was nice, good patio seating and indoor seating looked plentiful! read more
Scrolling through Yelp looking for desserts... and this floating island catches my eye!! I see a lot of French restaurants have versions of it, but this, this one here really stands out. I decide I have to have it. Decided to just grab dinner here as well. Cute little spot, just a few blocks from Eiffel Tower (but no view of it) say outside, it's not a crazy busy area, really peaceful. Ordered duck, very flavorful. Ate too much, so full... but have to order dessert! It was a decent crème brûlée. But this floating crème, absolutely fantastic! Dense, but airy meringue, but creamy, surrounded by melted ice cream, toasted ... best ever. Service was great as well, we did not have a reservation, Yelp made it seem like it was not needed, but seems like they are recommended! By the time we were leaving there was quite a wait for a table! Happy we timed it right. read more
2 years ago
Food: - Roasted chicken - Excellent. Moist and juicy chicken, with lightly roasted crisp skin. Comes with seasoned rice and topped with mushroom and truffle cream sauce. All three combined makes a well executed dish and memorable French classic. - Daily special item - Great. Poached egg with mushrooms, toasted bread, and sauce. Tasted really good and could easily be a main menu item. - Crème brûlée - Good. Service: Good. We had a reservation and was seated promptly. Took a while to get our entrees but overall worth the wait. Ambiance/Vibe: Great. Terrace seating on a quiet street for a late evening dinner. Something everyone should try once when they visit Paris. Cost/Value: Good. A little pricey for a typical dinner. $80 for dinner for two entrees and dessert, but worth it for how good the food is. Visit again? Yes. They have a few other highly rated dishes that are worth a try. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
The last night we were in Paris we were wandering the streets with no dinner plans and luckily stumbled across this restaurant. They got us to a table within 20 minutes. It was the best meal I had in Paris... the morel mushrooms and sauce were so flavorful on top of the chicken and rice. The server was charming and took the time to talk to us even though the restaurant was busy. It felt like a true French restaurant with red and white tablecloths and servers in what looked like tuxedos without the jackets. There were heaters outside so we were comfortable despite the cold October, rainy weather. Instead of bread for the table we got thin slices of traditional, hard sausage that I could just love off of! read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Very authentic French food. I loved the morel mushrooms with chicken and the cream sauce wasn't too heavy! We could've skipped on the foie gras pate but everything else was good read more
2 years ago
Incredible food, service and ambience. The pate is a must for an appetizer. I got the duck confit for my main, which was incredible. We got a side of potato gratin simply to try it and it melted in my mouth. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Omg what a lovely restaurant, classic French. We sat outside on the wonderful veranda. Service and our meal was all spot on! My Poulet was delicious, perfectly cooked. Great location, just 10 a minute walk to Eiffel. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Reservations were hard to come by but scored a next day reservation for lunch (presumably when someone cancelled)! Saw a few people get lucky with walk-ins but they were usually offered one of the indoor tables. Pros: - perfect spot near the Eiffel Tower and Rue Cler for people watching - delicious food; we tried the escargot, plat du jour which was a salmon and haddock tartare with salad and fries and the cassoulet Cons: - regular entrees are a little pricy in the 30-40 euro range for lunch (plat du jour was 25 euros) La Fontaine de Mars is in a great place read more
2 years ago
Best meal we have had in Paris. Is it pricey? Yes. Worth every euro? Also yes. Service was kind for this American non French speaking couple. The outdoor as well as indoor seating is lovely and service is timely. The food was so good. We had a morel mushroom appetizer special, the Sunday special roasted chicken and the duck confit. All delicious. Thanks to fellow Yelper who recalled this was an Obamas date night location! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Definitely worth visiting if you are ever in Paris. The wait staff was really professional and courteous, extremely attentive. The food was top drawer, definitely worth the price. I would recommend this restaurant to all my friends that enjoy fine dining. read more
2 years ago
It's a pretty good place. The food is decent and the service was really good. The desserts stood out. read more
3 years ago
Returning from the Rothko at the Vuitton, I headed straight for this oasis of calm and authenticity. The choices were difficult until the waiter directed me to the carte de jour. Much appreciated. I relaxed in a nook for two with a fine view of the dining room bric a brac. Promptly he presented the daily special of braised beef cheeks with a glass of Brouilly. It was as good as I imagined it could be. That hour was a highlight of my trip. read more
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